FULL LIST: NJC suspends three judges, sanctions eight others
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Reported by Tosin Oyediran
Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 09:42
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The three suspended judicial officers are Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court. The council also barred two of the suspended judges from elevation for three years and directed that three judicial officers be issued warning letters over their handling of court cases.
Context & Background
✦Justice Isa Ebini Kana – Nasarawa State High Court The two judges were directed to be issued warning letters over their failure to deliver judgment in an appeal within the constitutionally prescribed 90 days.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:According to a statement published on the NJC website on Wednesday, the decisions were taken at its 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.2025:The committee found that he improperly entertained and granted a fresh ex parte application for a Garnishee Order Nisi on October 22, 2025, after an earlier similar application had been withdrawn and struck out.2025:This was while other pending applications, including the bank’s application for stay of execution, had been adjourned to November 4, 2025.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦The three suspended judicial officers are Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
✦The council also barred two of the suspended judges from elevation for three years and directed that three judicial officers be issued warning letters over their handling of court cases.
✦Justice Isa Ebini Kana – Nasarawa State High Court The two judges were directed to be issued warning letters over their failure to deliver judgment in an appeal within the constitutionally prescribed 90 days.
Key Facts:Wednesday: According to a statement published on the NJC website on Wednesday, the decisions were taken at its 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.2025: The committee found that he improperly entertained and granted a fresh ex parte application for a Garnishee Order Nisi on October 22, 2025, after an earlier similar application had been withdrawn and struck out.2025: This was while other pending applications, including the bank’s application for stay of execution, had been adjourned to November 4, 2025.2025: The investigation committee found that he knew of the earlier order, which was due to expire at midnight on December 24, 2025, but granted interim bail on December 23, 2025, in conflict with it.
Editorial Excerpt
The National Judicial Council has suspended three judicial officers for one year without pay and cautioned eight others over various acts of misconduct, including unlawful detention of litigants, abuse of judicial powers and disregard for due process.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Kudirat Kekere-Ekun?
The three suspended judicial officers are Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Federal Capital Territory, First Bank of Nigeria.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
According to a statement published on the NJC website on Wednesday, the decisions were taken at its 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
